🗳️ Open Seat on the Astar Community Council – Apply Now!

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Hello Astar Community :waving_hand:

We’d like to inform you that one of our Community Representatives, @AstarHood, has officially stepped down from the Astar Community Council effective July 7, 2025. You can read his thoughtful message to the community here.

We sincerely thank AstarHood for his meaningful contributions throughout his term, from evaluating dApps and leading proposal discussions to always advocating for the best interests of the ecosystem. :folded_hands:

:chair: One Council Seat Now Open

With one of the six Council seats now vacant, we’re opening the opportunity to onboard a new member from the community who’s eager to support Astar’s growth and governance.

:green_circle: This is your chance to step forward and contribute directly to key decisions impacting the ecosystem.

:compass: Responsibilities of the Community Council

As a reminder, the Astar Community Council is a governance body with an active role in:

  • Managing the Community Treasury
  • Reviewing UCG grant proposals
  • Evaluating and listing dApps for dApp Staking
  • Overseeing Ecosystem Agent Tips
  • Participating in governance votes and onchain operations

Council members are expected to dedicate ~10–12 hours/week, attend meetings, engage in community discussions, and help shape a transparent, decentralized future for Astar.

:money_bag: Compensation: Council members receive $800/month in ASTR, paid quarterly using EMA30-based pricing.

:pushpin: How to Apply

Interested candidates must post their application under the Community Council category on the forum with the following title format:

[Community Council Application – YOUR NAME]

Please include:

  • Full Name & Timezone
  • Relevant Qualifications & Experience
  • Track Record of Contributions
  • Motivation & Vision for Astar
  • Plans for the Term
  • Weekly Availability
  • Onchain Identity Verification
  • Disclosures of Project Affiliations or Conflicts

:locked_with_key: Need help verifying your onchain identity? Message @Gaius_sama or reach out via Telegram or Discord.

:spiral_calendar: Application Timeline

  • :memo: Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
  • :bar_chart: Voting: If multiple candidates apply, we’ll hold either an off-chain vote via the Forum or an onchain vote via Subsquare or Astar Gov. Details to follow based on total applicants.
  • :chequered_flag: New member will take office in early August.

The Astar Community Council is stronger with diverse voices and committed contributors. If you’re passionate about Astar’s mission and want to help steer its future, we encourage you to apply.

Gaius_sama, Community Council :astr:

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@Gaius_sama and the rest of the Astar community, I would be truly honored if you would consider my candidacy for the Astar Community Council.

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I am very much in favor of @Juminstock running for ACC, but regarding the vacant seat this time, will there be no restrictions on the number of seats per segment as there were in the first round?

If this limitation applies only to the initial setup and is not required for replacements like this time, then I believe there is no issue.

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Hi @you425

Thanks for bringing this up, it’s a valid question. The original setup was designed to maintain a fair balance between the different groups of Astar members.

Right now, the priority is to fill the seat left by Astarhood’s departure, so we haven’t set any specific requirements regarding the affiliation of applicants. The goal is simply to ensure the seat doesn’t remain vacant.

If multiple members apply for this position, we can revisit the discussion to maintain the balance as originally planned. At the moment, only one person has applied, so we’ll see if this becomes relevant or not.

I hope this approach works for the community. If not, I encourage the community to share their thoughts on the matter.

Gaius_sama, Community Council :astr:

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I see, I understand.
Personally, I think it’s fine for @Juminstock to participate if there are no other candidates.

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Thank you @AstarHood for your great work and contributions to the Astar ecosystem. Wishing you the best moving forward.

I also hope more candidates apply — it would be good to see more than the two we have so far.

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I support your point that having more applicants would be very beneficial. I recall seeing @Satoshi’s application during the first selection round; I’d like to review it again.

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Hi @Gaius_sama & everyone here,
I just wanted to let you know that I have also submitted my application for the Community Council.

I would be honored to receive your feedbacks and have my application taken into consideration :slightly_smiling_face:

You can find my post here: Community Council Application | Simon Brt

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Community Council Election Results – Welcome Simon Brt! :tada:

The Community Council election has concluded, and we’re excited to announce the results of the vote to fill the vacant seat left by AstarHood’s departure.

Final Results:

With decent community participation totaling 7.36M ASTR in votes from 27 voters, Simon Brt has been elected as our newest Community Representative.

Congratulations to Simon Brt! :trophy: We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Astar Community Council. Your experience and commitment to the ecosystem will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve together.

We also want to thank Jorge Sáez for stepping forward and applying to the position.

Simon will officially join the Council and begin his responsibilities of managing the Community Treasury, reviewing UCG grant proposals, evaluating dApps for dApp Staking, and participating in governance decisions that shape Astar’s future.

Next Steps: The Astar Main Council will shortly create a motion to update the Community Council members, removing @AstarHood & @Gaius_sama from the community council and replacing them with @SimonB & @Juminstock. This will formalize the transition and ensure our governance structure reflects the current composition.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this democratic process. Your engagement helps ensure our governance remains transparent, accountable, and truly representative of our diverse community.

Welcome aboard, Simon! :clap:

Gaius_sama, Main Council :astr:

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Thank you so much to everyone who took part in this vote and in the entire process :folded_hands:
It’s a true honor for me to join the Astar Community Council :heart_hands:

This ecosystem has given me so much since the beginning, and being able to contribute even more actively now, alongside such an inspiring team, is a responsibility I take on with deep motivation and respect.

A heartfelt thank you to @CJorgeSaez for being part of this election. I’ve always appreciated your passion and work for the LATAM community and I hope we’ll keep collaborating and exchanging ideas as we’ve done until now.

To all the voters : thank you for the trust, and to the entire Astar family, let’s continue building together, with vision, transparency and shared values :blue_heart:

Let’s go :rocket:

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Congratulations! :tada:

I voted for @CJorgeSaez from the perspective of team composition, but I have no complaints at all about you taking on the role yourself. Wishing you the best of luck—please do your best!

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I want to sincerely congratulate @SimonB for being elected to the Astar Community Council! :raising_hands:

Thank you so much for your kind words! Count on it!
I’m truly happy with the results, I know that with your track record and commitment, you will undoubtedly add great value to the ecosystem, do your best! :rocket:

I also want to truly thank all the community members who were part of this process and who gave me their vote of confidence.

It was undoubtedly an enriching experience. From my side, I remain committed to continuing to actively contribute to the community and ecosystem! :flexed_biceps:

Let’s keep building together! :handshake: :astr:

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With how much excitement this stage was experienced :tada: I have no doubt that @simonB will carry out his work with dedication and responsibility :flexed_biceps::sparkles: because that’s what I’ve seen from him so far.

I also want to congratulate @cJorgesaez :clap::glowing_star: for taking the initiative to step up and run. Everything that adds value is always welcome :raising_hands::purple_heart: Congratulations to the community too for making this decision collectively :handshake::confetti_ball:

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I hope all the new changes bring Astar good luck. Congratulations @SimonB & @Juminstock , we are eagerly awaiting your hard work :slightly_smiling_face:

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